Scope
Reference
SWITQ176
Description
This invitation to Quote (ITQ) has been issued by the Contracting Authority who are seeking to award a below-threshold contract for the provision of HDIM Maintenance of Skills Training.
The Contracting Authority will award the contract to a single supplier.
The Contract Term shall be for a period of 1 year with the option to extend by up to a further 48 months (subject to an annual review and Welsh Government funding).
The anticipated commencement date of the contract is 7th July 2025. Any changes to this commencement date will be communicated to all Bidders through the e-tendering portal.
Total value (estimated)
- £96,000 excluding VAT
- £120,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 7 July 2025 to 6 July 2026
- Possible extension to 6 July 2030
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
The Contract Term shall be for a period of 1 year with the option to extend by up to a further 48 months (subject to an annual review and availability of Welsh Government funding).
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 80000000 - Education and training services
Contract locations
- UKL - Wales
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
10 June 2025, 5:00pm
Tender submission deadline
17 June 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technical Criteria | Technical Criteria as per ITQ documents |
Quality | 70.00% |
| Price | Price as per ITQ documents |
Price | 30.00% |
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Documents
Associated tender documents
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Assets/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=333858
ITQ Part 1
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Assets/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=333859
ITQ Part 2
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Assets/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=333860
Appendix A - Pricing Schedule
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Assets/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=333861
Appendix B - Business Continuity Audit Report
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Assets/NoticeBuilder_FileDownload.aspx?id=333862
Appendix C - Terms and Conditions
Contracting authorities
South Wales Fire and Rescue Service
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PQMW-9436-MMYZ
South Wales Fire and Rescue Service Headquarters
Llantrisant
CF72 8LX
United Kingdom
Contact name: Michelle Thomas
Telephone: +441443232082
Email: m1-thomas@southwales-fire.gov.uk
Website: http://www.southwales-fire.gov.uk
Region: UKL15 - Central Valleys
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Devolved regulations that apply: Wales
Mid and West Fire and Rescue Authority
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PGBC-9888-YDYX
Lime Grove Avenue
Carmarthan
SA31 1SP
United Kingdom
Email: mail@mawwfire.gov.uk
Region: UKL14 - South West Wales
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Devolved regulations that apply: Wales
North Wales Fire and Rescue Service
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PCXP-7467-ZWXQ
Fire and Rescue Service Headquarters
St Asaph
LL17 0JJ
United Kingdom
Region: UKL13 - Conwy and Denbighshire
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Devolved regulations that apply: Wales